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Digital Seminar

Pharmacology for the Rehabilitation Professional: Countering Side Effects & Dangerous Reactions to Promote Better Outcomes

Faculty:
Chad C. Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS,
Duration:
5 Hours 36 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Mar 09, 2018
Product Code:
WDS020337
Brochure Code:
PTMEDEF3
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

Recognize and Respond Quickly to Medication Red Flags

Are you uncomfortable dealing with the problems that can accompany your clients' various medications? Alleviate your concerns with timely information on pain and cardiac medications, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, anxiolytics (antianxiety drugs), Alzheimer's and Parkinson's medications, and many others. Investigate the side effects that can affect rehabilitation through altered coordination, balance, cognition and swallowing. Use case studies from a variety of populations to check your skills at recognizing warning signs, and implement appropriate resolutions.

Credits

Handouts

File type File name Number of pages
PDF Course Manual_Pharmacology for the Rehabilitation Professional (1.70 MB) Available after Purchase
PDF Instructions for ASHA Credit - SELF STUDY ONLY - 06/12/18 (0.03 MB) Available after Purchase

Faculty

Chad C. Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS, Related seminars and products

CHAD C. HENSEL, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS, is a licensed, clinical physical therapist with over 20 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, subacute care, neurological rehabilitation, and work hardening. Currently, he is the Director of the PTA Program at Marion Technical College. Dr. Hensel continues to work in the clinic at OhioHealth's Marion Medical campus where he is one of six lead Physical Therapists. He has been on the faculty of the PTA programs at Sinclair Community College and Andrews University where he taught Intro to Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Therapeutic Exercise, pharmacotherapeutics, medical terminology and physiology, and developed pharmacology course content for the transitional doctorate program.

Dr. Hensel attended Bowling Green State University in consortium with the Medical College of Ohio for his undergraduate in Physical Therapy Education, and completed his Master of Health Science degree and Physical Therapy Doctorate from the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Hensel is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Weight Trainer with the International Weightlifting ssociation. His extensive educational, clinical, and teaching experiences are reflected in the innovative and insightful curriculums he offers through Vyne, LLC.

Disclosure:
Finacial- Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne, LLC.
Nonfinancial-No relevant nonfinacial relationship exists.

Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Rehab Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists,

Outline

INTRODUCTION
  • Definitions
  • Drug class
  • Mechanism of action
  • Absorption
  • Half-life
  • Approved vs. off-label use
  • The FDA’s role in development, safety monitoring & enforcing
  • What’s in a name? Etiology of drug names
  • Introduction to case studies of various diagnoses
PHYSIOLOGY
  • Drug administration method review
  • Pros and cons of each administration route
  • Clearing meds from the system
COMMON MEDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS BY CATEGORY
  • Pain medications
  • Prescription and over the counter (OTC)
  • Steroids
  • Arthritis medications
  • Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medications
  • Muscle relaxers
  • Anti-Depressants
  • Cardiovascular and blood pressure medications
  • Respiratory medications
  • Antibiotics
  • Anti-Fungals and anti-virals
  • Diabetes medications
  • Anti-Seizure medications
  • Dietary supplements and vitamins
APPLICATION TO REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
  • Assessment of medication effects
  • Physical examination red flags
  • Identifying adverse effects experienced
  • Working around side effects
COMPLETION OF CASE STUDIES
  • Discussion of examination, red flag identifiers and resolution
  • Orthopedic case
  • Neurologic case
  • Pediatric case
  • Geriatric case
  • Arthritis case
  • Hypertension case
  • Oncology case
  • Fitness enthusiast case

Objectives

  1. Explain the terms frequently used in pharmacology
  2. Identify medication side effects and interactions that can affect rehabilitation outcomes
  3. Discuss ways that dietary supplements can interact with medications
  4. Describe red flags and adverse effects related to the medications a patient is taking
  5. Determine appropriate resolutions to medication problems, using case studies from a variety of populations

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 24

Comments

Jennifer L - Londonderry, New Hampshire

"Great course! Loved that I was able to watch a live version from my own home!"

Jessica G - Roseville, California

"Great course! Wonderful information! Amazing presenter! "

Nora G - BOCA RATON, Florida

"course was very interesting and the presenter made it easy to understand and to watch"

Amy A - COKATO, Minnesota

"Chad was a great presenter and kept my interest online the whole time."

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